Schools, Colleges & Universities
The projects contained in this category were completed for a variety of educational institutions across the country. The institutions vary from high schools, to small colleges and to major universities.
Studies Resulting in Construction
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Aebersold Student Recreation Center Slippery Rock, PA
Ballard*King developed a preliminary operations assessment for a proposed student recreation center at Slippery Rock University.
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Center of Clayton Clayton, MO
The Center of Clayton was designed to bring opportunities for diverse recreational activities to the citizens of Clayton and the surrounding area. People of all ages and stages of life enjoy this facility.
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Clearfield Aquatic Center Study Clearfield, UT
With a desire to provide aquatic opportunities for the community, the City and School District pooled their resources to see the Clearfield Aquatic Center become reality.
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Common Ground Community Center Elkhorn, NE
This facility was a joint venture between the City of Elkhorn and the Elkhorn Public Schools. These entities teamed together to bring a winning center to the community.
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Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center Atlanta, GA
The 300,000 SF renovation and addition to Georgia Tech's Campus Recreation Center cost 37.25 million dollars. The 1996 Olympic aquatic venue had challenges to overcome but the results of this state-of-the-art center were award winning.
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Jim Parsley Community Center Vancouver, WA
The Jim Parsley Community Center was built by the Vancouver School District and houses several organizations working together to assist families and children. The recreation center offers fitness and wellness programs as well as a free clinic.
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Medina Recreation Center/High School Medina, OH
The Medina Recreation Center was a joint project between the Medina City Schools and the City of Medina.
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Murray Watson Jr. Student Recreation Center Sweetwater, TX
Ballard*King worked with Texas State Technical College on the pre-design planning of a student recreation center that would also serve the citizens of Sweetwater as a public recreation center.
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Oberlin College Student Recreation Center Oberlin, OH
The Jesse Philips Physical Education Center, a 115,000 SF facility, is the cornerstone of Oberlin's athletic complex.
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Osborn Aquatic Center Corvallis, OR
The Osborn Aquatic Center is a joint facility between the Corvallis School District and the City of Corvallis. The center includes an outdoor leisure pool, as well as 50-meter indoor competitive pool.
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Roberts Pavilion – Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA
Claremont McKenna College contracted with B*K to provide pre-opening services for Roberts Pavilion, their new state-of-the-art facility.
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Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) Washburn University Topeka, KS
The mission of the Washburn University Student Recreation and Wellness Center is to enhance the quality of campus life. The Center accomplishes this in a variety of ways.
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University of Missouri Student Recreation Complex Columbia, MO
The University of Missouri Student Recreation Complex was a $50 million project which included the renovation of a 1905 gymnasium, 1929 field house, 1987 addition and an expansion. In total, the Student Recreation Complex is 300,000 square feet with many amenities including 6 bodies of water equaling 1.6 million gallons.
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Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center Study Waverly, IA
Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center also known as "The W" was a joint project between Wartburg College and the City of Waverly.
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Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center Whitewater, WI
The Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center was a joint effort of the Whitewater Unified School District & the City of Whitewater.
Project Studies
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Antioch College Curl Complex Feasibility Study Yellow Springs, OH
Ballard*King worked together with an architect to provide a feasibility study of the Curl Complex at Antioch College.
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Baldwin Recreation Center Feasibility Study Baldwin, KS
Ballard*King completed a feasibility study that was a joint project between the Baldwin Recreation Commission and the school district.
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Beech Grove Recreation Center Feasibility Study Beech Grove, IN
Ballard*King provided master planning services and operations assistance for the remodel of an old building on school district property that will be used as a joint recreation and school facility. The project involved joint city and school district planning, project phasing and prioritization, and management needs assessment.
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Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA
Ballard*King provided consulting services for the Cedar Crest College Aquatic Center.
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Douglas Community Center Feasibility Study Douglas, WY
Ballard*King completed a feasibility study for a community center. This was done for the Converse School District 1, in conjunction with the City of Douglas, and Douglas County, Wyoming.
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Drury University – Weiser Gymnasium Renovation Springfield, MO
Ballard*King worked for Drury University to provide the following services in conjunction with the Weiser Gymnasium Renovation: market analysis, focus group and user input, program statement, and operations performance indicator analysis.
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Elkhart High School Pool Elkhart, TX
Ballard*King & Associates provided an operations assessment for the Elkhart High School aquatic facility.
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Fremont Athletic Complex Master Plan Fremont, NE
Ballard*King worked with an architect for the Fremont School District on an economic impact study for a Stadium Sports and Recreational Complex.
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Hulsey Wellness Center, Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN
The Southern Adventist University Hulsey Wellness Center opened in Feb. 2010.
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Kent State Recreational Services Business Plan Kent, OH
Ballard*King was hired by Kent State Recreational Services to update their master plan.
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Kitsap Pool Study Silverdale, WA
Ballard*King worked with The Central & Northern Kitsap School District and completed an operational audit of their indoor aquatic centers.
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Lake Oswego Aquatic Center Feasibility Study Lake Oswego, OR
Ballard*King worked with the Lake Oswego School District to provide an aquatic center feasibility study.
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Lincoln University-Jefferson City Recreation Center Jefferson City, MO
The Jefferson City Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department and Lincoln University contracted directly with Ballard*King to provide pre-planning services for their joint use facility.
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Milwaukee School District Market and Feasibility Study Milwaukee, WI
Ballard*King, as part of a larger project team, worked with the Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Oak Hills School District Cincinnati, OH
Ballard*King teamed with Water Technology to complete an aquatic feasibility study for the Oak Hills School District.
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Palm Springs Unified School District Aquatic Center Feasibility Study Palm Springs, CA
Ballard*King, as part a a larger team, completed an aquatic center feasibility study for the Palm Springs Unified School District.
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Rapid City Recreation Center Study Rapid City, SD
Ballard*King, as part of a larger team, completed a feasibility study for Rapid City.
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Shaker Heights Recreation/Athletic Needs Study Shaker Heights, OH
Ballard*King, working in conjunction with a local architectural firm, completed a comprehensive analysis of the recreation/athletic facility needs for the city and school district together.
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Sheridan County School District No. 2 Operational Assessment Sheridan, WY
Sheridan County School District No. 2 hired Ballard*King to develop a market analysis and operational assessment of their proposed facility.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical Community College Student Recreation Complex Study Fennimore, WI
Ballard*King, as part of a larger project team, was hired by Southwest Wisconsin Technical Community College to complete a feasibility study for a joint student recreation center and housing development.
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The Jenna Parlette Running Center Wilmington, OH
Ballard*King completed an operational plan for The Jenna Parlette Running Center.
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Tulane University Student Recreation Operational Assessment New Orleans, LA
Ballard*King was hired by Tulane University and the office of Housing and Residential Life and Campus Recreation to complete a comprehensive review of their student recreation offering.
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University of Arizona Aquatic Staff Training & Operational Assessment Tucson, AZ
Ballard*King was contacted by University of Arizona to provide the aquatic staff at the Student Recreation Center with professional development and assessment of the current aquatics operation.
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University of California-Riverside Operational Review Riverside, CA
Ballard*King was selected by the University of California-Riverside Recreation Center to complete work for their Student Recreation Center expansion project.
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University of Houston Aquatic Facilities Assessment Houston, TX
Ballard*King was secured by Aquatic Excellence to assist with the assessment of the aquatic facilities at the University of Houston.
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University of Rhode Island Tootell Aquatic Center Feasibility Study South Kingston, RI
Ballard*King, as part of a larger project team, was responsible for evaluating the Tootell Aquatic Center on campus and determining future options of the facility.
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI
Ballard*King provided a preliminary assessment for the University of Wisconsin Platteville for a student recreation center with an enhanced indoor aquatic center.
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University Park Indoor Aquatic Center Feasibility Study University Park, TX
Ballard*King teamed with Water Technology Inc. to develop a feasibility study for a planned indoor aquatic center to be built by the City of University Park in partnership with the Highland Park School District.
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Vancouver Middle School/Sports Center Feasibility Study Vancouver, WA
Ballard*King, in conjunction with a local architectural firm, worked on the plans for a new joint middle school and community recreation center complex.
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Weatherford Recreation & Aquatic Center Feasibility Study Weatherford, TX
Ballard*King teamed with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture to provide a recreation and aquatic center feasibility for the City of Weatherford, a local community college, and a health care provider .
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West Des Moines Recreation Center Study West Des Moines, IA
Ballard*King worked with a local architect, to conduct a pre-design feasibility study for a new community recreation center that would be combined with a new 9th grade school. This project involved considerable school district and city planning, a definition of required facility needs and expectations from both entities, the development of program spaces, and an estimate of operating expenses and revenues.
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Widefield School District 3- City of Fountain, Regional Recreation Center Feasibility Study Colorado Springs, CO
Ballard*King teamed with an architect to provide the Widefield School District 3 and the City of Fountain, with a Regional Recreation Center Feasibility Study.